A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3044324 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3045714 epoch_slot_no: 114 block_no: 3044181 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2268 time: 2019-08-29 22:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6601ef5af0641014565aabadedd298ef6870a680a21bb62e2f8701d78707183Block Operator
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